ABI TIMOTHY OKPARA

Managed full-cycle accounting operations and financial reporting, ensuring strict adherence to IFRS and Nigerian regulatory requirements.

Prepared accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for management review and statutory compliance, improving reporting quality.

Reviewed and approved account reconciliations, journals, payment vouchers, and general ledger balances, ensuring high levels of accuracy and integrity.

Ensured 100% compliance with FIRS, VAT, WHT, and PAYE statutory tax obligations, including timely filings and remittances to avoid penalties.

Strengthened internal control systems to safeguard company assets and enhance financial discipline, proactively mitigating risks.

Identified and resolved accounting and process weaknesses, implementing corrective measures that enhanced controls and improved reporting quality.

Led statutory audit engagements, ensuring comprehensive compliance with IFRS and client-specific regulations, achieving 100% timely report submissions.

Reviewed client accounting systems for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory conformity, enhancing financial transparency.

Prepared detailed financial statements and working papers for audit review and partner approval, streamlining the audit process.

Assessed the effectiveness of internal control systems and recommended process improvements, strengthening client financial governance.

Performed analytical procedures and substantive testing to detect material misstatements, safeguarding financial integrity.

Documented audit findings, prepared management letters, and conducted effective exit meetings, facilitating clear communication and actionable recommendations.

Oversaw daily financial transactions and accurately reconciled accounts payable/receivable, ensuring financial data integrity.

Conducted rigorous internal control checks across finance operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial policies.

Assisted in budget planning, variance analysis, and periodic management reporting, providing critical insights for cost control.

Prepared accurate month-end and year-end financial statements in accordance with IFRS, supporting timely financial closures.

Improved reporting accuracy by introducing reconciliation templates and control checklists, enhancing data reliability and audit readiness.

Conducted mini-internal audits on expense claims, payroll, and procurement, identifying and addressing compliance gaps.

Prepared comprehensive financial statements, cash flow forecasts, and monthly management reports, providing critical financial oversight.

Conducted internal audit reviews to assess project budget utilization and fund accountability, ensuring prudent resource allocation.

Monitored project expenditures and ensured strict adherence to approved financial policies, maintaining budgetary control.

Designed and implemented budget tracking systems that significantly improved accuracy by 25%, enhancing financial planning.

Conducted compliance audits on vendor contracts and procurement processes, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.

Led project cost audits and presented performance summaries to the management board, facilitating informed strategic decisions.

Conducted regular internal control reviews, ensuring financial discipline and accountability across manufacturing operations.

Audited expense claims, payroll disbursements, and supplier payments for compliance, identifying and rectifying discrepancies.

Developed and implemented internal audit checklists for manufacturing operations, enhancing control effectiveness and efficiency.

Assisted in preparing statutory financial statements in line with IFRS, ensuring regulatory compliance and accuracy.

Reduced reporting timelines by automating financial documentation processes, improving operational efficiency.

Maintained meticulous documentation for audit trails and ensured accuracy in general ledger postings, strengthening financial integrity.

Developed and executed comprehensive annual internal audit plans covering all branches and operations, ensuring robust oversight.

Conducted financial, operational, and compliance audits according to CBN guidelines, enhancing regulatory adherence and risk mitigation.

Evaluated loan processing, cash management, and credit control systems for compliance, identifying and addressing critical weaknesses.

Identified control weaknesses and recommended effective risk mitigation strategies, significantly reducing potential losses.

Managed full-cycle accounting operations, including general ledger, financial reporting, and reconciliation of loans and assets.

Strengthened internal controls over loan disbursement, tracking, and cash management, effectively minimizing risk and fraud.